Re: Windows XP Firewall

From: Todd H. (comphelp_at_toddh.net)
Date: 12/29/03 

Date: 29 Dec 2003 16:43:58 -0600

juliehouston321@hotmail.com (J.Houston) writes:
> I am currently using Windows XP built in firewall protection on
> broadband. Should this be sufficient or should I consider purchasing
> other firewall software?

I'd start with a hardware firewall appliance. And running Windows
Update religiously.

A device such as Linksys BEFSR41 can be had for $59 and will cheefully
protect your perimeter at all times, even when the next MS squashing
security exploit is announced and released.

Once you have that in place, then you might consider something like
ZoneAlarm or Norton internet security or BlackIce as a way to be
alerted when various program on your computer might be trying to
access the internet.

Best Regards, 

-- 
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

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